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Most of Chicago’s major museums offer discounted – and even free – days for Illinois residents, and there are plenty of options to choose from in the...

The new legal requirements under Erin’s Law and Faith’s Law will be in full effect as schools begin the 2023-2024 school year. As we have previously reported, under new School Code...

Joyce Miller Bean, Indigenous Storyteller Join the Illinois State Museum in celebrating Native American Heritage Month by welcoming storyteller Joyce Miller Bean. During this virtual program, Joyce will explore why storytelling matters and then share stories of different Indigenous communities. Joyce is an African American and Native American of the Mvskoke-Creek tribal nation and has been a professional storyteller for over thirty years. Registration is required and Certified Professional Devel...

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Whether it's inside or outside the classroom, you've definitely heard a wonderful story how a teacher went the extra mile for their students.

Climate Change Through the Ages Ever wondered how the climate change we are experiencing compares to the past? How do scientists know what we are experiencing is different than past changes? Join Lincoln Land Community College Geology Professor Samantha Rief as she explores how the climate changed naturally in the past millions of years, what our current understanding of this change is, and how the current change is different. Advanced registration is required and Certified Professional Developm...

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Cloudbreaking: Female Aviators of Illinois

Governor Pritzker recently signed Public Act 102-0676 (HB 1975) into law, which addresses sexual abuse prevention in schools. The new law is intended to address staff-student boundaries...

The Illinois state board of education is proposing a new rule to solidify the current teacher COVID vaccine mandate. Some Illinois teachers are pushing back against it.